Join me for a live chat about Dubai and the UAE on Wednesday 10 September 5-6pm Sydney time when you can ask me anything you want about Dubai, the UAE, travelling and living there. You might have seen our Dubai Insiders Guide on the NineMSN Travel site? Well, as part of the launch of the … Read more about Got any questions about Dubai?
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting (intended to teach humility, patience and discipline), started in the Islamic World with the sighting of the new moon today. Ramadan Kareem to all my friends in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East. I’ll be posting more about Ramadan in the next few days. Pictured? … Read more about Ramadan Kareem
Oh yes, there are more exotic goodies to buy in Dubai…6. Carpets and kilims – the UAE has a reputation for having the finest quality carpets in the region at the lowest prices. This is because there is a discerning audience of locals and expats who know their carpets (and know how to bargain!), there’s … Read more about Top 10 things to buy in Dubai, pt 2
Here’s a rundown of my Dubai shopping list, and I have to admit it’s the same one I usually gave to guests who came to stay:1. Silver Bedouin jewellery, khanjars and other trinkets – most of the beautiful Bedouin jewellery you’ll see in Dubai comes from the UAE and Arabian Peninsula, although some also comes … Read more about Top 10 things to buy in Dubai, pt 1
So what should you buy in Dubai? Well, at the top of your Dubai shopping list should be those fabulous things that you probably already associate with shopping the Middle East – carpets, perfume, gold, spices, and frankincense – but there are lots of other exotic goodies you should add to your list, such as … Read more about What to buy in Dubai: let’s get something straight